Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
Choose from 19 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 12:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your IAD to IST flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between IAD and IST include:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
ر.ق. 1,068 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 2,486. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAD to IST.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IAD to IST.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAD to IST around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
